The Weighting Game

4th March 2009

To a dear and sorely missed companion,

It is a truth universally acknowledged that any single girl in possession of a beer belly must be in want of a gym membership. It is with this in mind that I have taken up membership at Withington Leisure centre and now endeavor to attend four fitness classes per week. It would appear, dear Hannah, that exercise is my new hobby! I have found a kindred spirit in Flora and anticipate that our tandem excursions to the gymnasium are to become a regular fixture with my ultimate goal being to recapture the physique that I maintained, but did not appreciate, at the age of sixteen.

I feel that sometimes the butterflies need a little extra help; the irony here being that I anticipate the arrival of butterflies being facillitated much more swiftly if I strive to have them aim for a (much) smaller target.

I have to inform you of the social engagement I am due to attend on Sunday evening; the English department is giving a launch party for its new student lead magazine which carries the unfortunate moniker of "Unsung" but which I, refusing to judge a magazine by its cover, would very much like to contribute to. The event is to include appearances by many local writers and poets as well as those affiliated with the university who are all billed to give short readings of their work. As you can imagine I find all of this rather exciting, not least because the event is being held at the Thirsty Scholar and thus presents me with the opportunity to enjoy a glass of wine among intellectuals, but also because any remotley attractive man to be found at such an event may well fit our profile of the perfect partner! I do wish you could accompany me, I did feel a certain sadness upon reading the invitation to "bring your friends" contained within the email notifying me of the event as I realised I had the perfect friend for the job but she is otherwise occupied overseas!

Speaking of which, I am very curious about the new male acquaintance whom you mentioned in your last message; have had the pleasure of his company since your initial meeting? Am I to sacrifice you to the ranks of my attatched friends? Am I to expect an alteration in your Facebook status?! My love life is woefully lacking so I would embrace any opportunity to date vicariously through you!

I feel I should tell you how enamoured I am with our fledgling letter writing tradition, I must compliment you on your writing ability and express how I feel we both have found our calling with this recreational pursuit!

It is on this note that I shall leave you. I anticipate news of your activities with baited breath,

Yours adoringly,
Chloe.xxxxxxxxxx